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  Low mileage modern performance icons line-up at Silverstone Classic sale 11 Jul 2017 (News)
  Notorious in its day for its 176mph top speed of, the Lotus Carlton is powered by a 3.6-litre twin-turbo straight-six engine, uprated and strengthened by Lotus to deliver 377bhp. With a six-speed gearbox, AP Group-C derived brakes and specially developed Goodyear tyres, it carries an estimate of £60,000 to £65,000. Finally, a 1997 Lotus Elise S1 is up for grabs.
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  One in five admit to driving unroadworthy cars 3 Mar 2017 (News)
  The survey shows that men are more inclined to dodge necessary car repairs than women, with 19.5 per cent and 17.3 per cent respectively saying they drive cars carrying faults like worn brake pads and discs or broken suspension springs and shock absorbers. Warning lights – especially when intermittent – are also frequently ignored. Drivers in the North West (14.8 per cent) and East Midlands (15.0 per cent) are least likely to skip repairs, where as those surveyed in Scotland (22.8 per cent) were most prone to avoiding repairs because of the cost.
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  Possibly World's Best Mk IV Jaguar in Historics 4th March Auction 21 Jan 2017 (News)
  From the sublime to the sublime, Historics is also offering this non-original 1964 Chevrolt Impala convertible. Updatings include four wheel disc brakes, a 330HP 350ci 'crate' motor and lots of other modifications that make it viable for a run to the Mediterranean coast this summer. It's estimated at a sensible £25,000 to £30,000. Finally, for a bit of fun, back in the day Peugeot 205GTI owners used to speculate what kind of car the 160HP twin cam MI-16 engine would turn a 205GTI into.
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  Football legend Geoff Hurst’s Ferrari heads to auction 18 Jul 2016 (News)
  Finished in Argento Nurburgring with black leather Daytona style seats, it boast full carbon interior trim, leather headlining and silver-painted brake calipers. Nick Whale, Silverstone Auctions managing director, said, ‘Front-engined V12 Ferrari Grand Tourers have always been the stuff of legend since the days of the original 365 GTB/4 Daytona back in the early 1970s.
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  Coventry Transport Museum reopens after £9.5m revamp 24 Jun 2015 (News)
  It was a collection of cars that changed the automotive landscape forever, and included a Lamborghini Miura (the first supercar), a Mini (iconic compact car), and Jaguar C-type (pioneer of disc brakes). The parade also feature and Series One Land Rover (one of the world’s first commercially available 4x4s), and a Porsche 911 Turbo (the world’s first commercially successful turbo offering).
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  King Edward VIII’s Rolls-Royce sells for £161,280 24 Jun 2015 (News)
  Edward VIII would eventually abdicate the throne in 1936 to be with the American divorcee. Converted by Barker into a shooting brake with walnut-effect bodywork, the Rolls was the star of the H&H auction at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincs, on Saturday, 20 June. The Silver Ghost was one of 22 Rolls-Royce cars on offer at the sale, perhaps the most desirable being a 1964 Silver Cloud 3 Flying Spur – one of only 52 HJ Mulliner-bodied four-door sports saloons produced.
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  A Grand Monday: Audi A6 23 Mar 2015 (News)
  There’s some service history, which shows the car has had new spark plugs, air filter, belts, oil, coolant and brake fluid. It’s also had a new thermostat (we’d suspect a heating issue and want to know how serious this was). New tyres, discs and pads (front) have also been recently fitted. Bodywise, the paint looks good – although there is a mark on the rear bumper and the nearside door.
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  Lexus recalls 759,000 cars 17 Oct 2014 (News)
  This latest recall is part of a wider recall of 1.67 million cars worldwide by Toyota, including more than 1 million in Japan alone, most relating to a faulty master brake cylinder. But that number is dwarfed by the 6.4 million cars that the Japanese company voluntarily recalled in April this year, followed by a further 2.3 million in June. As with this latest recall, however, no accidents or injuries were reported as a result of the relevant faults.
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  Mini and Studebaker top the lots in Dorchester 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  And for more modern tastes, a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper 1000 Mk II which, although barn-stored for 20 years, has retained its original braking system and running gear, so will offer a Mini enthusiast an exciting and worthwhile project. For more information, visit www.dvca.co.uk .
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  Preview: Bonhams classic car auction, Beaulieu, 8 September 5 Sep 2013 (News)
  The Super Sports has enjoyed something of an interesting life - it was was exported when new to Argentina, and had a unique four-seater touring body fitted. Upgrades included upgrading the brakes with a vacuum servo in 1978 and rebuilding the engine with a new cylinder block in 1993, and new Arias forged pistons for more performance. It's a perfectly judged star lot for the Beaulieu sale.
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  Michelin Energy Saver Tyre is 'Which?' Best Buy 13 Apr 2012 (News)
  magazine, rated summer tyres in all main areas of performance including wet and dry handling and braking, external drive-by noise, fuel consumption and wear. The Michelin Energy Saver is the Company’s fourth generation of “green” car tyres which replaced the previous Energy range and is designed to improve fuel consumption, and thus reduce CO 2 emissions, by reducing rolling resistance.
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  Bosch Car Service launches online booking 4 Jul 2011 (News)
  Bosch Car Service has launched a new online booking system for drivers who want to book their vehicle in for servicing, MoTs and repairs such as replacing brake pads and discs, air conditioning recharging and cam belt replacement. Usefully, the new system also shows customers the cost they can expect to pay for each service they have booked. The Bosch Car Service network, which consists of over 500 independent garages across the UK, was set up  in 2003 to provide motorists with alternative, high-quality vehicle servicing and repair.
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  Expensive Sports Seats for 500 and Grande Punto Abarth 11 Jun 2009 (News)
  Matching all the features of top sportscar seats, the ‘Abarth Corse by Sabelt’ is light, strong, comfortable and highly efficient in retaining body control under cornering, braking and acceleration forces, thanks to its mono-layer padding containment bands. The forward-tipping seatback comprises a headrest with slit for a full multi-point safety harness. Available in two versions – Frau black leather with fretworked black Alcantara, or black "F1" technical fabric – the seats are finished with red thread seams, a distinctive embroidered Abarth name, and the Scorpion Logo on the backrest tilt wheel.
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  £140 TRACK DAY DEAL AT CASTLE COMBE 31 May 2008 (News)
  Instructors are on hand all day long, and are happy to assist and advise you on the correct lines, braking and turn-in points, to make your day as safe as possible. For full details on all Castle Combe Circuit events, please contact: Emma Burns Tel: 01249 782417 Email: emma@castlecombecircuit.co.uk Website: www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk
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  HOW TO PREVENT SUSPENSION BOTTOMING OUT 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  Serious road accident are caused by motorists driving with their rear suspension ‘bottoming out’ resulting in a loss of steering control, ineffective braking and raised headlights that blind oncoming drivers – now there is a simple solution. Motorists who tow, tradesmen’s vans and vehicles with a low suspension can suffer badly.
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  National Distribution for Grey Import Parts 21 Feb 2006 (News)
  Over five million parts are available under the Blue Print brand for all Japanese vehicles. Routine service parts are available as well as all the wear and tear parts such as brake discs, pads and steering joints. The range is massive. Mail order specialist www.carparts-direct.co.uk supplies the range throughout the UK, overnight direct to the motorist’s door.
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  New Micra Prices Announced 14 Nov 2002 (News)
  All new Micras come with twin airbags, electric power steering, CD player, electric windows, remote central locking, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and Nissan Brake Assist, a huge 13 litre glovebox and, of course, chain-cam petrol engines. The range starts with the 65PS 1.0E at £7,495 for the 3-door or £7,995 for the 5-door. £7,995 also buys an 80PS 1.2S 3-door, which has side airbags, three adjustable rear head restraints, driver's seat height-adjustment and 60/40 split folding rear seat which also slides to give more rear legroom at the expense of luggage space or vice versa.
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  153mph Golf R32 Here October at £22,340 18 Aug 2002 (News)
  From idle to the red line, it produces a distinctive engine note. Visual cues include new front and rear bumpers, side sills, blue brake callipers and imposing 18-inch ‘Aristo’ alloy wheels, while silver ‘R32’ badges take pride of place on the grille and tailgate. Inside, aluminium trim, sports seats with integrated backrests and extensive use of the ‘R’ (or ‘Racing’) logo add further visual distinction.
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  Mixed Reviews of New MINI 23 May 2001 (News)
  George Fowler ('Motormouth' of The Daily Star) gave the car a rave review, particularly praising the brakes. Peter Hall of 'The Daily Telegraph' gives his verdict of the new MINI on Saturday when The Telegraph Motoring will be largely devoted to Minis, including Tony Anchors amazing Mini Thatched Cottage.
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  Two More New Models from Hyundai 9 Mar 2001 (News)
  Engine options will be a 2.5 litre petrol, a 3.5 litre V6 petrol and a 2.9 litre common-rail turbodiesel. Standard equipment will include ABS with electronic brake force distribution, driver and passenger airbags, variable ratio steering; the option of manual or automatic transmission; and the option of either part-time four-wheel-drive with electric shift transfer or full-time four-wheel-drive.